PAREX USA OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN SAN DIEGO, CA

Anaheim, CA — December 11, 2013 -
Parex USA, Inc., the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey, and Merkrete, today announced the opening of their newest distribution facility in San Diego, CA, increasing its nationwide footprint to eight manufacturing plants and three distribution facilities.

The 8,400 sq. ft. warehouse, located at 9681 Distribution Avenue in San Diego, CA, will primarily be utilized to distribute LaHabra products through will-call orders for customers based in the San Diego area. The new facility will also house a color sample lab, for quick and accurate sample matches, beginning in January 2014.

"LaHabra Products have always been present in the San Diego market and we are thankful for our loyal distribution partners who have supported the LaHabra Stucco Brand in this area over the years," says Rich Stamsek, Western Regional Sales Manager. "We believe that opening a new distribution center will make it easier for both residential and commercial contractors to have quicker and easier access to our products."

Since 1926, LaHabra has been the brand professionals recognize for quality stucco products. As shown in a recent independent survey, LaHabra is ranked as one of the top service providers in the industry.

For more information about LaHabra, visit www.lahabrastucco.com.

About Parex USA

Parex USA, Inc.,
a California Corporation, is a subsidiary of the ParexGroup, one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals and ready-to-use mortars for the construction industry. With 64 manufacturing sites and 9 R&D centers in 22 countries, the ParexGroup employs more than 3,700 industry professionals who are the cornerstone of this thriving global organization. To learn more about Parex USA, Inc., please visit www.parexusa.com.